COOKIE NOTICE

UNIMIAMI International University of Miami uses cookies and similar technologies to help provide, protect and improve the University Website and applications. This notice explains how and why we use these technologies and the choices you have.

When this policy mentions "University", "we", "us" or "our", it refers to UNIMIAMI International University of Miami in its capacity as Data Controller, that is, the party responsible for your information under this Privacy Statement. The University websites and applications, collectively, are hereinafter referred to as the “University Website.”

What is a "cookie"?

A cookie is a small piece of information sent by a web server to be stored in a web browser so that it can later be read from that browser. The cookie is a text file that is saved in the browser's directory and stored in RAM while the browser is running. The cookie may also be stored on the computer's hard drive after a user logs out of that website or web server.

Cookies store data about your usage, but they are useful because they allow us to function and personalize your experience. You can configure your desktop or mobile browser settings to reflect your preference to accept or reject cookies.

Other Technologies

We also use other technologies with similar functionality to cookies, such as web beacons, pixels, mobile identifiers and tracking URLs, to obtain log data.

Cookies we use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

2. Functionality Cookies

These cookies improve website functionality and user experience.

3. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website.

4. Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

Purpose

We use these technologies for a number of purposes, such as:

• To enable you to use and access the University Website and our secure payment services.
• To enable, facilitate and optimize the operation of and your access to the University Website and our payment services.
• To better understand how you navigate and interact with the University Website and to improve it.
• To market content that is most relevant to you.
• To monitor and analyze the performance, operation and effectiveness of the University Website.
• To enforce legal agreements governing use of the University Website.
• For the detection and prevention of fraud, and investigations.
• For analysis, research, product development and regulatory compliance.

Third parties

We may also allow certain business partners to place these technologies on the University Website. These partners use them to:

• Help us analyze how you use the University Website.
• Market and advertise to you on the University Website and third party websites.
• Help us detect or prevent fraud or carry out risk assessments.
• Collect information about your activities on the University Website, other sites and/or the advertisements you have clicked on.

For example, some of the properties on our website use Google Analytics and other Google tools. Under Google's guidelines, we will not facilitate the merger of personally identifiable information with non-personally identifiable information collected through any Google advertising product or feature unless we provide clear notice and the user's prior affirmative consent (i.e. opt-in) to such merger. To prevent Google Analytics from using your information, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Marketing Services

Third parties may also use such tracking technologies to deliver advertisements that they believe are more relevant to you and measure the effectiveness of their advertisements both on the University Website and on other websites. The targeting and advertising cookies we use may include Google and other advertising networks. To learn more about targeting and advertising cookies and how you can opt out, you can visit:

• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
• Your Online Choices (EU).

If you opt out of personalized advertising, you may still receive advertising content, but it will not be personalized to your interests.

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
2. Go to Settings.
3. In the side menu, click Privacy and security.
4. Select the Cookies and other site data option.
5. From here, you can choose your preferred settings:
   • Allow all cookies: To accept all cookies from all websites.
   • Block third-party cookies: To prevent advertisers and other third-party services from tracking you, while still allowing essential cookies from the site you are visiting.
   • Block all cookies (not recommended): To block all cookies, which could cause some websites to not function properly.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner.
2. Select Settings.
3. In the left menu, click Privacy and security.
4. In the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, you can select the protection level:
   • Standard: Block known trackers on private windows.
   • Strict: Blocks most third-party trackers and cookies on all windows. Some features of the site may not work.
   • Custom: Allows you to manually choose which trackers and cookies to block.
5. You can manage cookies for specific sites by clicking Manage data...

Safari:

1. Open Safari, and in the top menu bar, click Safari.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Click the Privacy tab.
4. From here, you can check or uncheck the Block all cookies option.
5. For more granular management, click Manage website data... to see which sites have saved cookies and delete them individually or all at once.

Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Microsoft Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top right corner.
2. Go to Settings.
3. In the left menu, click Cookies and site permissions.
4. Click Manage and delete cookies and site data.
5. Here you can:
   • Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended).
   • Block third party cookies.
   • View and delete cookies for specific sites.

Third Party Social Plugins

The University website may integrate social plugins provided by third parties (for example, social media buttons such as "Like" or "Share"). These plugins may allow the third party to collect information about your browsing activity on our website, even if you do not interact with them. If you are logged into your account with the third party, they may be able to link your visit to your user profile. The University does not control the information collected by these third parties through such plugins. For more details, please consult the privacy policy of each provider and, where applicable, adjust your preferences in our cookie management center.

Consent

As explained, certain cookies and other technologies are necessary for the University Website to function as intended. By choosing to use the University Website after you have been notified of our use of cookies and similar technologies, as described in this policy, and in applicable jurisdictions through notice and an unambiguous acknowledgment of your consent, you agree to such use.

Your Options

Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to reflect your cookie preferences directly from the site you are on or for third-party cookies. These settings are usually found in the "options" or "preferences" menu. Your mobile device may also allow you to control cookies through its settings.

Various browser technologies and plug-ins provide mechanisms for website visitors to prevent their non-personally identifiable data from being used or collected. This includes the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on and other tools available to consumers.

If you choose to reject cookies, some parts of the University Website may not function as expected or may not function at all.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Our cookie policy complies with the following data protection laws:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act): To protect the online privacy of children under 13 years of age.
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): To protect the privacy of student education records.
• Florida Information Protection Law: To regulate the protection of personal data of Florida residents.

User rights

• Right to know: You have the right to be informed about what cookies we use and why.
• Right to control: You can control and reject the use of non-essential cookies.
• Right to access and delete: You can request access to the data we have collected about you, as well as request its deletion.
• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time.

Policy Updates

This Cookies Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, new services or regulatory requirements. Significant changes will be communicated in the following ways:

• Through a notification on our website.
• Through an email to registered users.
• Updating the cookie banner on the site.

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